EMERALD COAST CENTER — Nursing Home in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 105.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 105265 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.26 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.53 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
EMERALD COAST CENTER had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 25, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 25, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
Emerald Coast Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident day, below the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s overall quality rating is a relative strength compared with many peers. You should ask what specific steps the home has taken since the recent inspection to correct the cited deficiencies and how it monitors ongoing improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMERALD COAST CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
EMERALD COAST CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is EMERALD COAST CENTER's CMS star rating?
EMERALD COAST CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at EMERALD COAST CENTER?
EMERALD COAST CENTER reports 3.26141 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has EMERALD COAST CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, EMERALD COAST CENTER had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does EMERALD COAST CENTER have?
EMERALD COAST CENTER has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- WESTWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 5/5 — 3.6 mi
- FORT WALTON REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC — 5/5 — 4.2 mi
- DESTINATION HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 5/5 — 8.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.